I am a firm believer in both guidance and prayer.
But I am fully aware, and humble enough, I hope,
to see there may be nothing infallible
about my guidance.
The minute I figure I have got a perfectly clear
pipeline to God, I have become egotistical enough
to get into real trouble.
Nobody can cause more needless grief than a power-driver
who thinks hes got it straight from God.”
Bill W., Letter, 1950
1967AAWS, As Bill Sees It, p. 38

Thought to Consider . . .

Its not making a mistake that will kill me.
Its defending it that does the damage.

AACRONYMS
A S A P = Always Say A Prayer [click to continue…]

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Hangovers

August 14, 2010

“When a drunk has a terrific hangover because
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Self-Restraint

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“We enjoy certain inherent advantages
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Nearly everyone can agree that this is a good thing.
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“The explanation that alcoholism was a disease
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Fellowship

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“The fellowship I found in AA enabled me
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“If you have a resentment you want to be rid of,
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“Now that we‘re in AA and sober,
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